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Isn't
Cuba a dangerous country?
Actually,
Cuba has the lowest crime rate in the Western Hemisphere!
You will be surprised by the visible police presense
in Cuba.
They are there specifically to protect and help tourists.
Foreign
currency and/or convertible pesos (CUC) are vital to
their economy, they bend over backwards to make sure
everyone has a safe and pleasant stay.
Altough,
be aware of your belongings in cities like Havana and
Santiago de Cuba. Crime is increasing here since the
last year ...
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Do
they have Internet & E-mail access there?
Yes.
It is rare, however, for ordinary Cubans to have internet
access.
Almost
all hotels have at least 1 or 2 computers to go on the
internet for foreigners.
In the touristic areas there also are internet "cafés"
from Etecsa the Cuban telephone/internet provider.
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The
Caribbean is so expensive ... how much will it cost?
For
the price of a hotel room on most other islands in the
caribbe, all of your daily expenses will be covered
in Cuba.Your airfare will be your most expensive single
item.
I
find that CUC 75 - 100 is typically more than enough
for a casa, food, transportation and "incidentals".
Low
budget travelers can do with 50 cuc per day.
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What
is the best time to go to Cuba, and what is the cheapest
period?
March,
April and May are the months with the nicest weather
and less rain.
The
high season in Cuba is July / August
Peak Season is December
/ January.
Hurricane season is from June 1 till November 30!
For
a more detailed explanation check out the General Info
page
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Do
I need a Visa and a passport?
Yes
and yes.
Cuba will give you a visa/touristcard, however, you
must acquire the visa before you arrive.
You can accomplish this by contacting the nearest Cuban
Embassy or Consulate in your
country, except for citizens of the USA, whom wil be
issued a visa onboard their flights to Cuba.
For
Dutch citizens its possible to order your touristcard
online, check out the link below.
Passports.
Ensure that your passport has at least 6 months left
till it expires, calculated from your departure date
...
More
about the do's and don'ts in the "Vamos" page
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They
told me I need to a book an hotel, but I want to stay
in a Casa Particular?
Cuban
rules say: you have to book a hotel for the first night.
If you only booked a flight you must fill in your visa,
this visa will ask you in which hotel you are staying
... fill in any address of a hotel and look really innocent
going through customs ...
The
experience tells, it is also ok to fill in any address
of a licensed casa particular. However ... IF customs
has a strict day they can demand to book a hotel, if
you didn't they will make a reservation
for you.
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Yikes!!
I don't speak Spanish... !!!
Some
Spanish is a definite plus.
I suggest you learn a few simple phrases.
However, many Cubans speak English and many of the people
we will be in contact with speak English very well also.
Cubans are very patient, don't worry, they will wait
for you to find the right word.
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Electricity
Cuba
has 110 volt, some more luxury hotels
also 220.
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What
about money? and can I use my credit card?
Sure
... as long as it's not drawn on an American bank. Unfortunately,
it's part of the US embargo restrictions on Cuba. No
US travelers cheques either. Americans have to carry
cash.
Fortunately, almost all hotels have safes in the room.
As for casa particulares; mostly they are to trust,
because the owners of a casa are to frightend to loose
their licensee because something "bad" happened
with a tourist in their home.
After
November 8 2004 Cuba only except convertable pesos (CUC)
This means you have to bring Euros, CAD or Pound Sterling
with you to exchange it into CUC (convertible pesos).
Besides this of course you can bring your credit card
with you to get money from the bank in Cuba.
As
for USD, after November 2004 you have to pay an exchange
rate of 10%, so better leave those USD at home.
Cuba-Junky
does not recommend to use ATM's in Cuba. There are some
of these machines but also stories of travelers with
bad experiences ... an ATM machine in a bad mood can
swallow your card, and it won't be Cuba when somebody
is there to help you get it back :)
Since
June 2002 the Euro is excepted as well in the tourists
centers like Varadero, Jardines del Rey and Guardalavaca
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What
are the Casas Particulares Cuba-Junky recommend?
All
casa particulares at this website with an extensive
explanation, pictures etc.
Besides this people sent their recommendation to Cuba-Junky
which can be usefull to
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I
hear many prescription drugs are not available in Cuba
... what if I get sick?
Cuban
doctors are known throughout Latin America as the best
trained doctors in the region. However, they do lack
many of the bare necessities that we expect. "Tourist
Pharmacies" DO stock many prescription drugs. Nevertheless,
I suggest bringing with you antibiotics, aspirin, band-aids,
anything you may need for personal hygiene, etc. just
in case. Besides, they make great gifts for the Cubans
when you leave.
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Can
I travel on my own or do I have to make a tour reservation?
You
can travel through Cuba on your own, however, sometimes
it can be a bit of an adventure. You can rent a car,
grab a by bus, train, or just hitch hike.
More
about this in Cuba-Junky's "Transportation"
page.
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I'm
a woman traveling alone. Is Cuba a safe place to travel
for me?
Yes!
No problem ... but don't fall in love :) And don't go
down dark streets at night, the same streets you wouldn't
go in in your own hometown, and just be carefull while
hitch hiking. Hitch hiking should be considered as a
last resort.
Use
you female instinct!
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What
are the best places to visit in Cuba?
General
Well Havana, Trinidad, Vinales, Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa,
at least, is the opinion of Cuba-Junky.
Nature
For
nature or eco tours go to Baracoa, Vinales, Topes de
Collantes (Escambray), Granma Province (Siera Maestra
Mountains)
Beach
If you want to go into a resort relaxing at the beach:
Varadero, Jardines del Rey (Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo),
Guardalavaca.
Scuba
Diving
Maria La Gorda is best but there are many other diving
areas around Cuba. Check the Water Sports Page
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Can
you rent a bike in Cuba?
Yes,
this is the address:
Edificio
Metropolitano, San Juan de Dios esg. Aguacate, Habana
Vieja
Tel: 53- 7 - 860 8532
Costs
about 12 cuc a day
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Can
you play golf in Cuba?
Yes,
in Varadero and Havana, both 9 holes golf courses.
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Where
can I have a cheap and decent dinner?
The
best dinners you will have at the Casa
Particular you are staying or at a Paladar
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What's
the best way to travel around Cuba?
Rent
a car or take the Viazul Bus, see CJ's Transportation
pages
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What
and where are the best nightlife places to go in Cuba?
Many,
but the best to enjoy life music all around Cuba are
the Casa de la Trova's, located in almost every city
around Cuba.
Check
out the Nightlife pages
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USA
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Isn't
it illegal for Americans to travel to Cuba?
Well,
technically, it's not illegal to travel to Cuba, but
it is illegal to spend money there.
Sound
confusing? It is a little.
In
a nutshell, due to the 40-year-old embargo imposed on
the government of Cuba after the Cuban Missile Crisis
and the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Americans must adhere
to the Trading with the Enemy Act which is overseen
by the Treasury Department and the Office of Foreign
Assets Control (OFAC). It disallows the spending of
money there so as not to support the Cuban government.
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How
do I get there anyway as a US citizen?
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Flights
are available from New York City, Los Angeles
and Miami for those who are licensed by OFAC.
However, you are eligible to fly from anywhere
you wish. Sometimes, it is faster, more convenient
and less expensive to fly through a third country.
Remember,
your US travel agent cannot book your flight INTO
Cuba.
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